noctule
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A large bat in Europe that flies in the evening and eats insects
- noun
- /ˈnɒk.tjuːl/
- UK
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noctule
- Many farmers appreciate the presence of noctule bats in their fields, as they help control pest populations.
- common noctules
Examples
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Some of our bigger bats, like the noctule, need a bigger meal to keep them going and will eat larger insects like beetles. Some bat species have very particular needs and will only be found in the best areas of old woodlands where their favorite moth food can also be found.
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The common noctule bat is known for its impressive insect-catching abilities at dusk.
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While hiking in the countryside, I spotted a noctule gracefully flying through the evening sky.
Synonyms
bat
vsnoctule
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A small animal that flies at night and finds food by sound
is larger and more robust instead of being small and mouse-like
carnivorous bat
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A bat that eats insects and finds them by using sound
is a specific large European one that forages at dusk
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word noctule comes from the root noct- meaning 'night', the same root you see in nocturnal. So a noctule is a bat that is active at dusk and night and hunts insects.